Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh
No. 29.]
Department of State,
Washington,
October 7, 1867.
Sir: I haveto acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 22d of August.
It is an occasion of satisfaction that so perfect an understanding as you have described exists between the representatives of the treaty powers at Yedo.
The contemplated arrangement for the opening of Yedo to foreigners, and of a quarter to be assigned to foreigners in the centre of the city, seems to be just, and I have no reason to doubt that if carried into effect on your part, will be entirely approved by the President.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
R. B. Van Valkenburgh, Esq., &c., &c., &c.